Financing Strategies

Many Title V and Medicaid programs use funds from their own programs or leverage other funding to reduce the number of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) without health insurance, close benefit gaps, pay for additional services, and build the capacity of the system of care. This page links to examples of the innovative strategies states are using to improve and finance care for CYSHCN.

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health programs are those services and supports that address the mental, behavioral, emotional, and substance use needs of CYSHCN.

Benefits Counseling

Some Title V programs and family leader organizations provide benefits counseling to help families understand the full range of health insurance benefits and any additional coverage options available in their state.